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Changing timing chain on 3.0 Vulcan

I've noticed when "hitting" the throttle from a standing start, or when going up a hill in O/D (at low RPMs) the engine makes a "rattling" noise. at low RPMs not under load (flat pavement), or at idle it's quiet. It only makes the noise under load at low rpms. I'm guessing this is the timing chain getting a little sloppy?

The engine is otherwise sound, no oil leaks, mobil-1 synthetic for the past

30,000miles, no smoke, no problems with emission testing.

If it is the timing chain, does anyone have any tips on what to watch out for when changing it? can it be done with the engine in-car?

(1997 Taurus GL, 3.0 vulcan, ~120,000miles)

Reply to
Teknical
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Teknical opined in news: snipped-for-privacy@rogers.com:

Why would you suspect the timing chain in a nearly bulletproof engine, only

120 K and Mobil 1?..... check the CPS first!
Reply to
Backyard Mechanic

Really? For a internal rattling noise? I'll do that. Thanks

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Teknical

Teknical opined in news: snipped-for-privacy@rogers.com:

Are you SURE it's not bad pre-ignition?

Reply to
Backyard Mechanic

Thats what I was thinking, pinging. It sounds like a rattle and does it under load at low RPMs usually. Clean your MAF and change the fuel filter and see if that helps.

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Reply to
Scott M

Scott is right you need to clean the mass air unit. I have all Fords and this is a common problem they get dirty and the engine computer has to adjust and pinging is what happens. Clean it with computer alcahol and swap be very careful when doing this. you'll notice a big difference in the motor.

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ledpeddle

I'd agree with the suggestion that it's pre-ignition. I had a problem with pinging in my Taurus, and it sounded very much as the OP described, being a "rattling under load".

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Bill 2

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